Spice and Backwater Bliss Kerala Tour – 8 Nights / 9 Days
The Golden Triangle with Kerala Heritage and Nature Tour is a thoughtfully designed holiday package. It offers a good experience of Kerala's rich cultural legacy, along with its natural beauty and calm. While the Golden Triangle introduces travellers to the grandeur, history, and architectural brilliance of India, Kerala adds a refreshing contrast with its emerald backwaters, spice plantations, wildlife reserves, and cool hill stations. The Golden Triangle with Kerala tour begins in Cochin (Kochi). This city is a cultural gateway in Kerala. It is known for its scenic coastline, colonial charm, and vibrant spice markets. As the journey unfolds, you explore tranquil destinations such as Kumarakom, famed for its bird sanctuary and backwaters, Periyar, home to rich wildlife and spice gardens, and Munnar, a picturesque hill station carpeted with rolling tea estates. This tour takes you to Alleppey, which is often called the “Venice of the East”. Here, experience a peaceful finale created by palm-lined waterways and calm canals. The Golden Triangle with Kerala Heritage and Nature Tour is suitable for couples, families, and first-time visitors. It offers immersive sightseeing, comfortable travel, and real local experiences. From a heritage walk to cultural performances, nature trails, and houseboat cruising, every day is carefully planned. It ensures depth without any hurry. This Golden Triangle with Kerala Heritage and Nature Tour offers a truly enriching and memorable travel experience. It showcases India’s diversity, history, colonial influences, wildlife, and landscapes.
Explore nature, heritage sites, tea plantations, and backwaters in Kochi, Kumarakom, Munnar, and Alleppey, and closely watch wild animals and birds in Periyar. Return to Cochin, the originating city of this tour.
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Day 1
Arrive Cochin +
Upon arrival at Cochin airport, you will be given a warm welcome by our tour executive who will introduce you to the driver and transfer you to the hotel. Check in and relax the day at leisure.
Overnight Stay – Cochin -
Day 2
Explore Cochin +
Enjoy visits in Cochin including the Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. Visit St. Francis Church – the oldest European church in India, the Santa Cruz Basilica originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese, and the iconic Chinese fishing nets. In the evening enjoy a Kathakali dance show.
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Day 3
Cochin – Munnar (140 km / 3.5 hrs) +
After breakfast, drive to Munnar. Upon arrival, visit Mr. Tommy and family for an exclusive spice walk through his private spice plantation. Afterwards, enjoy a private cooking demonstration by Mrs. Tommy featuring traditional Kerala recipes. You will also assist in preparing your Kerala dinner.
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Day 4
Munnar Tea Exploration +
Enjoy a tea exploration programme in Munnar – walk through tea plantations and meet the tea workers. An expert guide will educate you on the different species of tea and how each is cultivated. Visit the Lockhart Tea Factory, a British-built factory still using traditional tea processing methods. End with an exclusive Tea Tasting session.
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Day 5
Munnar – Periyar (130 km / 3 hrs) +
Today drive to Periyar, famous for its wildlife sanctuary and a large variety of spices. Enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake and visit a local Spice Garden to learn about spices grown in the region. In the evening, enjoy a Kalaripayattu martial arts show.
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Day 6
Periyar – Alleppey (150 km / 5 hrs) +
Transfer to Alleppey, known as the "Venice of the East." Embark on a traditional houseboat and start your cruise through the narrow canals. Visit ancient temples, churches, paddy fields, and watch the day-to-day activities of local people. Your crew will serve delicious Kerala food including welcome meals, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner.
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Day 7
Alleppey – Marari +
After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and travel to the nearby beach destination of Marari. After arrival, spend the remaining day at leisure.
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Day 8
Leisure Day at Marari Beach +
Enjoy a free day on the beautiful beaches of Marari. Consider taking an authentic Ayurvedic massage, relax, unwind and refresh yourself in this peaceful coastal paradise.
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Day 9
Departure from Cochin +
As per your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Cochin airport (75 km / 3 hrs) where you will take your flight back home. Depart with warm memories of Kerala's spices, backwaters, and beaches.
Is the Golden Triangle with Kerala Heritage and Nature Tour customisable? ▾
Yes, we can personalise it. We include places to visit and things to do based on your preferences and convenience.
What is included in the Golden Triangle with Kerala Heritage and Nature Tour?▾
This tour includes accommodation, airport transfers, guided sightseeing, transport between destinations, a houseboat stay in Alleppey, wildlife experiences in Periyar, cultural performances, and visits to Kerala’s key heritage, hill station, and backwater destinations.
What is the best time to take the Golden Triangle with Kerala tour? ▾
The best time to take this Golden Triangle with Kerala Heritage and Nature tour is from October to March. During these months, the weather is pleasant for wildlife experiences, sightseeing, backwater cruising, and hill station explorations.
Is this tour suitable for families, couples, and senior travellers? ▾
Yes, it is ideal for honeymooners, families, couples, and senior travellers. The itinerary of this tour is well-planned and combines cultural sightseeing with relaxation. It offers comfortable travel options.
What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour? ▾
The tour usually includes handpicked hotels and resorts that range from comfortable nature resorts to heritage hotels. You can choose a traditional Kerala houseboat for your accommodation based on your choice.